As humans, we naturally focus on ourselves. This is especially true during the years of emerging adulthood. While it is good to take care of ourselves, we miss out on so much in life if we are always focused on ourselves. As we get in the habit of serving others and showing kindness to them, our own lives are often surprisingly enriched. 

 

Random acts of kindness can help in many areas of human flourishing such as: 

• Emotionally: feeling good about ourselves.

• Spiritually: practically showing love to people God has made brings us closer to God.

• Relationally: being able to create positive connections with those around us.

• Occupationally: keeps us focused on true leadership – servant leadership.

 

PART 1 | Doing Random Acts of Kindness 

For five days this week, endeavour to do at least one (preferably 2-3) random acts of kindness per day. Start to develop the habit of going through your day looking for opportunities to bless others. Challenge yourself with this. Stretch yourself. Get out of your comfort zone. At the end of each day, write down what you did to show kindness to others using the activity log below. 

 

PART 2 | Reflection

After completing five days of performing random acts of kindness, write a one-page reflection that answers the following questions (one new paragraph per question, approximately 1/3 page each):

1. Who did you show the most acts of kindness to (e.g. family, friends, team mates, room mate, strangers, and why)? What act of kindness did you do most often and why?

2. How has this practice of kindness impacted your sense of self and flourishing?

3. Will you continue, alter or discontinue these acts of kindness and why?

 

Formatting Your reflection should be one page in length and in APA format (typed, 12 pointfont size, New Roman Times font, double-spaced with one-inch margins). Include a title page (there is a template on the Moodle site) and save your file as "First Name_Last Name_Acts-of-Kindness." Submit in WordÔ or .pdf format on the Moodle site.

 

ACTIVITY LOG

 

Day	Acts of Kindness
Monday
Tuesday
Wedenesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday